Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Caribbean, South America
Types
-
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-13
Sunset Zone
-
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Black Cherry
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
सीताफल
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Zuckerapfel
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Pinha
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Family
Rosaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Maloideae
Properties of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Sugar Apple. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Sugar Apple has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Cherry and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Black Cherry and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple
Care of Black Cherry and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.